A surgical system for use in forming a looped support of body portions of mammals consisting of a suture comprising a thin, narrow, flexible strip; a cylindrical sleeve through which the ends of said suture are placed, and means for crimping or attaching said sleeve so as to interlock th

A suture of a type particularly adaptable for employment for operations such as that referred to as "urethrovaginal fixation to Cooper's ligament in the treatment of stress incontinence." The suture is employed in the form of a loop with its end portions in interlocking engagement. The